Swasan - After 16 years

Part 5

Next day

At US

Gayatri and Kavitha were doing their morning "riyaz". Yes Gayatri and Kavitha have inherited the musical skills of their mother. Infact in their case they were one step further. Both could play both Sitar and Guitar. They played both of them alternatively. Today it was the sitar for Gayatri and Guitar for Kavitha. Sanskaar and Swara's morning started this way-melodious voice of their daughters. Gayatri, Kavitha and Rohan were all round children.They were straight A's students-not a complain from school but they all three also excelled in other things. Rohan loved sports whereas Gayatri and Kavitha loved music. They had inherited Swara and Sanskaar's complete traits-Observing nature,could not stand medieval talks, always respected elders and ofcourse were the apple of their parents eyes.

Sanskaar says Shona seriously if I don't listen to Gayatri and Kavitha's voice then the day doesn't go good. They have inherited their music skills from you.

Swaradhya says that's true. Listening to their voice all the stress and tension go away.

Sanskaar says Well Mrs Maheshwari take some credit at least. You have trained them well with Guitar whereas Parineeta has trained them well with Sitar.

(Meanwhile doorbell rings and it is Swara's business partner Joanna at the door.She was Swaradhya's best friend as well as business partner. Joanna was a single mother and her daughter Tara was Gayatri and Kavitha's best friend)

Gayatri says Hi aunty how are you?

Joanna says I am absolutely fine beta. Can you call your mumma? I really needed to talk to her its important.

Swaradhya says What happened madam? Today you came this early, all ok na?

Joanna says you are asking me if everything is ok or not? You haven't left anything to be ok Shona.

Swaradhya says what did I do Joanna?Did I commit some mistake in work?

Joanna says Shona you did what nobody can think of doing it.

Sanskaar says Joanna you are scaring us. What has happened?

Joanna says Sanskaar International Jewellery Foundation has decided to honour your wife - For her outstanding contribution to the field of designing.

Swaradhya says Are you serious? You are not joking right Joanna?

Joanna says who jokes about this. Gayatri call Rohan and Kavitha fast and celebrate it with sweets. Your mother is officially one of the most prominent jewellery designer all around the world.

Gayatri says Yay Mom congratulations.I am so very proud of you.(Hugs her tightly)

Rohan says why are you hugging mom without us

Kavitha also nods her head in yes.

Gayatri says that mom is getting an award.

Both Rohan and Kavitha rushed to their mom and hug her tightly.

Rohan says congrats mom

Kavitha says I am so happy for you mom

Sanskaar says guys I haven't congratulated her yet. Make some space for me.

Rohan says dad your turn will come afterwards. First she is our momzie and then your wife.

Sanskaar says dad ko hii out kar rahe ho

Kavitha says dad don't pout and come here. There is a lot of space.

Swaradhya says guys if your hug session is over then can I take rest of the details from Joanna?

Sanskaar says yes madam carry on and whispers my congratulations is still pending.

Swaradhya says ya Joanna what are the details of the ceremony?

Joanna says Ok Shona listen up. This award ceremony is after 1 week and is in Kolkata, so you will have to go down with your entire family and collect the award from there.I will be there along with Dad present as well.

(Swara's smile diminishes and this does not go unnoticed by Gayatri, Kavitha, Rohan and Sanskaar. However Sanskaar has decided that no more he will allow anybody to ruin his family's happiness)

Sanskaar says Joanna you final the itinerary and we will start packing our bags. It should not take much time. And don't worry about doing the hotel reservations, actually our family stays there so we will stay with them.

Joanna says Ok Shona you do not worry. Do not be nervous. I am there with You. I will go now, have to do all the reservations.

Sanskaar says Rohan, Gayatri and Kavitha go upstairs and start packing and yes do not tell Vivaan anything. I will first talk to Adarsh and Parineeta.

Rohan says Ok dad do not worry we won't tell anyone

Swaradhya says what was this Sanskaar? How can you think that I will go to that place, that house to see Ragini. I would have preferred to let the award go rather than ging back there aagin.It gets suffocating with Ragini and Gadodias hounding my head.

Sanskaar says Shona you need to get over Ragini and Gadodias.I am not saying go and hug her and forgive her right away but you need closure from them. You have been carrying around this pressure for a long time now

Swaradhya begins to cry and say I ruined my ma's life for my selfish desire to have a father. I couldn't see that my ma and Dida protected me like a father protects her daughter. I can never forgive myself for their tears they shed because of my selfishness.

Sanskaar hugs her and says stop crying, I cannot let you sacrifice anymore than you have Shona. Your ma and Dida doesn't think like that. You will receive this award with the entire family present and you will let go of this demons of past of Ragini and Gadodias. You are my Shona.

End of Part 5